Project Spotlight – American Royal

- Project: The American Royal
- Application: Catch Basins for Animal Waste and Debris
- Products:
– CB-2000-S (x10): Catch Basins
– HDK-7(x10): Hold Down Kits
– SR-24 (x30): Short Riser
- Rep | Regional: Bulls-i Sales | Tucker Bell & Gabe Ismert
Background:
In January 2020, Gabe and Tucker met with Antella Consulting Engineers in Kansas City for a Lunch & Learn. During the meeting, they discussed a project called the “American Royal.”
The American Royal began in 1899 as a cattle show in the Kansas City Stockyards. Over the past century, it has become a significant event in Kansas City. In 2016, the American Royal announced plans to relocate to Kansas City, KS, leaving the West Bottoms area it had called home for over 120 years. The new $350 million campus would span 127 acres.
During the meeting, Striem was asked to assist in designing catch basins to capture animal waste and debris during livestock shows held throughout the year. The project presented a unique challenge due to the volume of waste produced in a relatively short time. After careful consideration of the variables, Striem recommended a 2,000-gallon solids interceptor for each of the livestock holding areas. There were to be (10) separate areas in total.
Persistence:
Tucker, Engineer Specialist at Striem, and Bulls-i Sales, the local representative in Kansas City, closely monitored the project, maintaining periodic contact with Antella and the local wholesaler after the initial meeting in 2020. Nearly five years later, and after multiple delays, Striem received the purchase order in October 2024 — marking a record-breaking order for us!




